Opinions needed on diamond

[Sashimi1234]

Hi all,
I am a total newbie when it comes to diamonds. Recently went to a diamond wholesaler and got a quote for a round brilliant GIA 0.71 carat for $2550 and was wondering if this is a good price? I am wanting something that will really sparkle without cloudiness. This will be made for a necklace. I am also considering Whiteflash, AGS, a cut above. Attach is the link of whiteflash and a picture of GIA.

Please help me decide!

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3964570.htm

BTW, does Whiteflash negotiate on pricing in brick and mortar stores?

Thank you in advance!

 

[lovedogs]

Definitely don't get the one iwrh the cert you posted. It's poorly cut. The ACA will be 100000x better. The reason it's more expensive is bc it's a better stone. It's like comparing apples to oranges.

 

[flyingpig]

Interesting..
59/36/40.6 (55% Star, 80% Lower Half) is VG cut grade, while 59/36/40.8 and 41 get EX cut grade

 

[OoohShiny]

Interesting..
59/36/40.6 (55% Star, 80% Lower Half) is VG cut grade, while 59/36/40.8 and 41 get EX cut grade

What the...??

How does a higher crown and deeper pavilion get an Excellent??

 

[lovedogs]

What the...??

How does a higher crown and deeper pavilion get an Excellent??

Right???? So weird.

 

[Karl_K]

Interesting..
59/36/40.6 (55% Star, 80% Lower Half) is VG cut grade, while 59/36/40.8(both ags2-3 potential) and 41(ags3-4 potential) get EX cut grade

The deeper pavilion is clearly worse, no idea why it would score better on gia other then gia has a shallower pavilion phobia.

 

[flyingpig]

The deeper pavilion is clearly worse, no idea why it would score better on gia other then gia has a shallower pavilion phobia.

 

[tyty333]

Can I suggest this WF stone. All the images show that it is a nicely cut stone. It is a G but will be nice and bright in a well-cut stone. Has easy upgrade
capabilities and is a .7 so also a nice size.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4001989.htm

 

[Sashimi1234]

Thank you so much for everyone's response! Tyty I love your suggestion and will definitely look into it

 

[kmoro]

Can I suggest this WF stone. All the images show that it is a nicely cut stone. It is a G but will be nice and bright in a well-cut stone. Has easy upgrade
capabilities and is a .7 so also a nice size.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4001989.htm

Wow - I love the numbers on this one .... but .... do you not think that dull spot is noticeable? It’s clearly visible in the video .... I think it would bother me .... what a shame ...